Platform Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is hiring a Platform Engineer to join a forward-thinking team dedicated to building and maintaining robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure in onsite in Irvine, CA. This opportunity is perfect for engineers who thrive in Kubernetes-driven environments, embrace Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and enjoy supporting distributed microservices. Active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, deploy, and manage infrastructure using Kubernetes-based platforms.
• Create and maintain IaC solutions with tools like Terraform.
• Partner with development teams to enable scalable microservices, primarily using Python.
• Implement and oversee observability tools such as New Relic, DataDog, Splunk, and AWS CloudWatch.
• Configure and troubleshoot networking components including VPNs, load balancers (NLB/ALB), HTTPS, TLS, and CDNs.
• Ensure system reliability and performance within Unix/Linux environments.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in platform engineering or similar roles.
• Strong skills in Python and Terraform (or comparable IaC tools).
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability platforms.
• Solid grasp of networking fundamentals and security best practices.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is mandatory.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $120,000–$180,000 based on experience.
• Benefits Package: Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Sick Leave (as required by law), and Holidays.

Application Period:

This position opens on 9/29/25 and will remain open for a minimum of 30 days from the posting date.

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